best way to cross Oregon' Cascades
I should be doing income taxes but this is more fun. Frustrating at times but anticipation is high. We will be driving from our home crossing from Whidbey Island to the Olympic Peninsula then down inl...
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paulj wrote:
With OR31 as your target, OR58 from Eugene is a natural choice. Its pass is not much higher than US97. Once it leaves the valley bottom it is on the north slope of the valley, so should be relatively ice free. Salt Creek Falls are worth a stop.
All passes that are open will "work". Just depends on where you start from and how quickly you want to get over the mts.
Something to keep in mind regarding hwy 58 is that is has one of the steeper grades which can cause problems in the winter. Also, watch for ice in the tunnel.
Steve
